Location: Masterton
Top Things to do in Masterton
What to do and see in Masterton, North Island: The Best Free Things to do
Masterton (Māori: Whakaoriori) is a large town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Masterton District (a territorial authority or local government district). It is the largest town in the Wairarapa, a region separated from Wellington by the Rimutaka ranges. It is 100 kilometres north-east of Wellington, 39.4 kilometres south of Eketahuna, on the Ruamahanga River.
Restaurants in Masterton
1. Johner Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BellsNZ - Feilding, New Zealand
This is our favourite vineyard and we have been visiting on a regular basis for the last six years. The team here produce some fabulous wines, which we are proud to serve to guests - if there are any left in the cupboard. The Johner staff are so welcoming and almost feel like family when we visit. Their on-line ordering and delivery service was a life-saver during lock down - well sanity saver anyway. Take the back road to Johner - you will not regret it.
2. Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.
3. Queen Elizabeth Park Boats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
This delightful urban park offers visitors a lake, an aviary, a children's playground, mini-golf, a swing bridge, gardens and a deer park.
Reviewed By cpcog - Wellington, New Zealand
The boats rental would only opened when the weather is suitable. So, better check before going. We went there on Boxing Day after heavy rain. Sad to say nothing was opened although the rain stopped. We went again on New Year Eve and finally we could experience the double kayak! My daughter loves kayaking very much and wants to do it with me. Queen Elizabeth Park Boats allowed us to kayak together. It was $17 for 2 people. (20 minutes) The duration is long enough for us to have the "journey" around the lake once. The staff was so nice. He helped us from choosing the life jacket to collect everything back. It was nice to kayak there with the ducks and other boats. Other than kayak, you can ride different boats or swan peddle craft. Great for family, lovers or friends. you can also wave your hands to the passengers riding on the mini train! The lake has quite a lot of seaweed. Just be careful about them. We enjoyed the time there! We can use card to pay for the boat rental but you must have cash for the mini train ride.
4. Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Wairarapa's only Art and History Museum / Founded in 1969 / Social History, Maori taonga and New Zealand Art / Public Collection of about 4,000 items / Creative Education Programmes / Live Performances / Museum Gift Shop / Cafe / Registered Charitable Trust CC 11262 / Entry by Donation / Koha
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
Spent ages trawling through the exhibition spaces taking in the interesting works on display the combo of indigenous and national artists featured is a roll call of who’s whose in the country. Fabulous place
5. Henley Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Teladorsagia
Lovely walking track through the trees and around the lake. Great place to take the kids (there is also a small playground) and dogs.
6. Masterton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Phone or visit the Masterton i-SITE Visitor Centre for help with Wairarapa activities, booking accommodation, tours and transport. Our friendly staff know all there is to know about the region, including where to stay and what's on. They'll make nationwide bookings for you too, including Cook Strait ferry crossings and Intercity bus trips. Pick up a visitor guide or wine map while you're there.
Reviewed By GreenInsights - Perth, Australia
As we travelled around we had been coming across road works that delayed our touring so we were glad to find updates on what was ahead at this visitors centre plus local information about what we could visit. Also free maps of the area available.
7. Wee Red Barn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
We are a lovely farm shop. We grown our own berry fruit and some veg, also our own wine, jams, olive oil and sauces. Also you can visit our goats, bunnies, pigs, chicken and ducks Real fruit ice cream And a little bit of Scotland in store also
Reviewed By Paighan - Levin, New Zealand
A good selection of fruit, wines. preserves and lots of yummy stuff. We got strawberries and they lasted all weekend.
